Madison Chizmar
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
I welcome and affirm clients from all backgrounds, working together in a collaborative, empowering space to embrace identity and support personal growth.
Madison Chizmar is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who earned her Master of Education (M. Ed.) from Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. Madison has a passion for providing personalized therapeutic interventions and draws on a variety of evidence-based approaches to support her clients. Madison integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Existential approaches to create a holistic, client-centered experience. Madison’s clinical focus includes assisting her clients in developing the skills and resilience needed to navigate life's challenges. Madison believes that therapy is a journey towards self-understanding and is passionate about empowering individuals to achieve lasting change. In her work, Madison is dedicated to creating a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, behaviors, and beliefs. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in building strong, person-centered and trusting relationships with clients and encouraging growth through
Practice hours (EDT)
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Manic episodes
- Severe emotional stress or trauma
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Aging
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Burnout
- Cognitive Functioning
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Drug Use
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Insomnia
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Personality Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Psychosis
- Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform and Brief Psychosis
- Self-Esteem
- Sex Addiction/Pornography Concerns
- Sexual Identity
- Social Anxiety
- Substance Use
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Clients from the court/judicial system
- Neurodivergent people
- People of color
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- People with disabilities
- People with HIV or AIDS
- Transgender
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Existential Psychotherapy
- Humanistic Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Step-free entry
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Ohio
- Anthem – Ohio
- Cigna – Ohio
- Medical Mutual – Ohio
- Optum – Ohio
- United Health Care – Ohio
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Professional Counselor
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
C.2406253, Ohio
LPCC-S
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
E.2102325-supv, Ohio